Incident Command Post (ICP) vs. Emergency Operations Center (EOC)

1. Incident Command Post (ICP) vs. Emergency Operations Center (EOC) EOC Planning/Intelligence Section Training Module 2

2. ICP vs. EOC • ICP “commands” tactical response to incidents from the simplest (single auto wreck) to more complex (wildfire) relies on discipline-specific expertise) • EOCs are activated to “manage” information and support incidents, with resources beyond their discipline-specific capabilities. Module 2

3. Command • To direct with authority; give orders to… • To have control or authority over; rule: a general who commands an army. • To have at one's disposal: a person who commands … • To deserve and receive as due; exact: The troops' bravery commanded respect. (American Heritage Dictionary) Module 2

4. Manage 1.To handle or direct with a degree of skill: as a: to make and keep compliant b: to treat with care c: to exercise executive, administrative, and supervisory direction of 2.To work upon or try to alter for a purpose 3.To succeed in accomplishing (Merriam-Webster Dictionary) Module 2

5. 209 Status Summary 207 Org Chart 202 Briefing 201 Briefing Principle ICS Forms ICS ICP vs. EOC • Incidents use ICS forms (discipline-specific) • EOC forms are not standard Module 2

6. Webster: …of or relating to combat tactics; of or occurring at the battlefront; of or relating to small-scale actions serving a larger purpose; made or carried out with only a limited or immediate end in view. Webster: of, relating to, or marked by strategy; of great importance within an integrated whole or to a planned effect…. Tactical vs. Strategic Module 2

7. ICP (Actions) Incident Action Plan focusing on accomplishing tactics rescuing trapped persons perimeter control Firefighting flood fighting and how to do it. EOC (Support) Action Plan focusing on supporting field response with reports on their activities (may be many incidents) mutual aid history of event projected needs, supporting with resources not available at ICP. Tactical (ICP) vs. Management (EOC) Module 2

8. Single Measurable objectives for overall incident response during each Operational Period Identifies resources deployed Incident Summary Incident Organization Measurable objectives for each EOC Section (Management, Planning/Intelligence, etc.) for each Operational Period Identifies mutual aid Event summary EOC organization Incident Action Plan vs. Action Plan Module 2

9. ICS Examples - Rescues trapped victims - Extinguishes fire - Activates hostage negotiation team - Establishes shelters - Creates a perimeter - Identifies Haz Mat - Establishes traffic controls - Inspects buildings and bridges for damages - Reports damages and response activities to EOC EOC Examples Management - prioritizes response for populated impacted areas. PIO – Establishes media report schedule. Operations - determine the extent of damages/injuries and reports to P/I Section Planning/Intelligence - establishes report/meeting schedule, conducts Action Planning Meetings Logistics – Locates and stocks critical resources, staffs EOC Finance/Administration – Establishes process for capturing all costs (overtime and expenses. Tactical vs. Strategic Module 2

10. Activity • Identify an emergency that would only require ICP, no EOC and develop an ICS schematic for it. • Identify an emergency that would require either a Department EOC or local government EOC and develop a SEMS structure for it. • Identify an emergency that would require the activation of an Operational Area (OA) EOC and State Regional Emergency Operations Center activation and provide and OA EOC schematic for it. Module 2

11. Incident Command Post (ICP) vs. Emergency Operations Center (EOC) EOC Planning/Intelligence Section Training Module 2